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New numbers and names for F1 2026 as FIA reveals entry list
The FIA has released the official entry list for the 2026 F1 season, featuring all 11 teams, including the new Cadillac squad, and confirming driver numbers for the new rules era. Sauber’s name has surprisingly stayed despite Audi’s takeover. The team entered as Audi Revolut F1 Team following the German marque’s sponsorship.
McLaren now goes by McLaren Mastercard F1 Team, while Haas is renamed TGR (Toyota Gazoo Racing) Haas F1 Team. Notable number changes include Lando Norris switching to number 1 and Max Verstappen to number 3. F1 rookie Arvid Lindblad will debut with Racing Bulls using number 41.
Cadillac joins the 2026 F1 entry list, with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas driving. The full entry list includes drivers and their respective teams, chassis, and power units, outlining the landscape for the upcoming season.
